Arbutus unedo ‘Compacta’

 

Distinctive, gracefully branched shrub or small tree with glossy, deep green foliage. Masses of white flowers are followed by showy strawberry-like fruit. Drought tolerant when established. An easy, drought tolerant specimen for borders or massed as an informal hedge. Evergreen.

Common Name:  Compact Strawberry Bush

Family:  Ericaceae (The Heath Family)

Zone Hardiness:  7-9

Light:  Part Sun, Full Sun

Height:  6-10'

Width:  5-8'

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

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Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Shrub

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Soil Moisture:  Average

Stem Colour:  Burgundy

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  Red

Benefits:  Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

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